Sheep Shearing
For around six thousand years, sheep shearing and wool production has been an important part of this country's sheep industry.Since sheep breeds no longer naturally moult, shearing is necessary to prevent the animal from overheating either when indoors, or outside during hot summer months. When shorn, sheep are also much less prone to fly strike.A new purpose-built sheep shearing building was opened by HRH The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall during the 2010 show which now provides a top quality facility for the competitions.
Sheep Shearing
For around six thousand years, sheep shearing and wool production has been an important part of this country's sheep industry.Since sheep breeds no longer naturally moult, shearing is necessary to prevent the animal from overheating either when indoors, or outside during hot summer months. When shorn, sheep are also much less prone to fly strike.A new purpose-built sheep shearing building was opened by HRH The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cornwall during the 2010 show which now provides a top quality facility for the competitions.